Roof Coatings in New Orleans, LA
Extend the life of an existing flat or low-slope roof without a full tear-off, residential and commercial.
Extend Your Roof’s Life Before You Replace It
A roof coating isn’t the right answer for every roof, but for a flat or low-slope roof that’s structurally sound but showing wear, a silicone or elastomeric coating can add years of life and cut cooling costs through reflectivity, at a fraction of the cost of a full tear-off.
Augustino Brothers assesses whether your roof is a good coating candidate honestly, this isn’t a service we push on every job, only where it’s the right call.
A coating only makes sense on a roof that’s structurally sound but showing surface wear, chalking, minor cracking, or reduced reflectivity on an otherwise intact membrane. If the underlying deck is compromised, or there’s active leaking from multiple points, a coating just delays a replacement that’s coming anyway, and we’ll say so directly rather than sell a coating we don’t believe will hold.
We use silicone and elastomeric coating systems depending on the specific roof and its exposure, silicone generally handles ponding water and UV exposure better, while elastomeric offers strong reflectivity at a lower cost point. Application involves cleaning and prepping the existing surface thoroughly before coating, since adhesion failure is the most common reason a coating underperforms its rated lifespan.
Coatings show up most often on flat and low-slope commercial roofs, where the cost difference between a coating and a full replacement is largest and the reflectivity benefit on cooling costs matters most, but the same logic applies to a residential flat-roof section in the right condition. Either way, a coating costs a fraction of full tear-off and replacement, which makes it worth asking about anytime your roof is sound but aging.
What’s Included
- Silicone & elastomeric coating options
- Roof cleaning & prep before application
- Minor repair before coating (as needed)
- Extends roof life without full replacement
- Reflective coating to reduce cooling costs
- Commercial & residential flat-roof application
- Manufacturer warranty where applicable
- Free estimate & candidacy assessment
How It Works
We check whether your roof is genuinely a good candidate for coating.
The roof is cleaned and any necessary minor repairs are made first.
The coating is applied per manufacturer specification.
We review the finished work and any applicable warranty.
We stand behind the application with a workmanship guarantee alongside the manufacturer’s coating warranty.
FAQ
Coatings cost significantly less than a full roof replacement, though the exact price depends on roof size and condition. We provide a free estimate.
Typically 10-15+ years depending on the coating product and maintenance, though this varies by manufacturer and application.
No, a coating extends the life of a structurally sound roof. If your roof has significant underlying damage, replacement is the honest recommendation, and we’ll tell you that.
Reflective coatings can reduce heat absorption on flat and low-slope roofs, which can help cooling costs, particularly relevant in Louisiana’s climate.
We assess this for free, factors include current roof condition, material, and how much life is realistically left in the underlying structure.
Extend Your Roof’s Life for Less
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